We have come across few people who are sober when punch drunk.

Diplomacy is like a woman. You never know what diplomats think or feel. The recent Ford controversy also makes us wonder whether Italy gave up its humour for tough diplomacy

We tend to ignore the view of people around us. We also tend not to value the potential around us. The result is someone like the S&P grades us negative and gives us Gyan!

Ennis is worried about the court ruling on BCCI. So, he and Lis set out to fix things relating to IPL.

Advani should know that you have to always bet on a winning horse or the one that holds promise of winning. Have his ambitions to rule the country clouded taking a decision that could help his party in the long run?

Often in life, we tend to underestimate people. But when we look at things in proper perspective we realise that people are far better than what we thought of them!

In the elections to the Rajya Sabha from Tamil Nadu, the Congress had an opportunity to rip open the State politics. But as in 1996, it blinked giving little hope to those looking for a non-Dravidian party rule in the State!

Our pets shower us with so much love and affection. But are we providing them the right environment they are entitled to live in?

Though emergency has not been clamped in the country now, the situation is as despondent as it was in 1977. That’s why it is possible that the results in the coming Lok Sabha polls could also go that way: the North may give the BJP a big hand.

The Government may have tightened gold import norms, making it difficult for investors to invest in the yellow metal. But if you are one who is willing to take risks, then there is a door that is wide open to help you take advantage of the current situation.

Often we are confronted with calls from fraudsters. We know that the call is a fraud but are unable to do anything. The best solution then will be have fun at their cost.

The Chennai Corporation Mayor last week said vacant lands will be used to construct Amma theatres. It would be, instead, better to come up with small playgrounds that can stand in good stead on a long term.

A trek through one of the more memorable national parks of the US

With a slew of gadgets entering the smart spectrum, companies are pushing for AI assistants that sound like real people within them

A fashion stylist is curating a nomadic shop highlighting hand-picked vintage pieces, and art

The Mercedes AMG Roadster is a fitting tribute to the old classic Benz W 198

New launches in the New Year

A no-meat, zero-dairy challenge turns out to be a boon for this Maldivian lunch, as a happy diner finds out

A former king’s retreat becomes a writer’s new muse

A collector recalls auctioning the most desired watch of all time, one worn by Paul Newman himself

Lakme Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2018 featured menswear that focussed on sustainable homegrown fabrics and indigenous silhouettes

Bringing you the top five watches at the 2018 version of Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie

Porsche’s new version of Cayenne is a state-of-the-art machine that makes driving seem effortless

India’s old zamindari residences are being converted into boutique hotels, offering a glimpse of past glory and heritage

A winter afternoon sparkles in the presence of lovely seasonal fare, cooked with indigenous techniques

Here are the latest looks to steal from the fashion week...

Luxe launches for the month of March

Baselworld, one of the most important watch fairs in the world that hosts brands like Rolex, Omega and Breitling was held in Basel this month from March 22-27. Here’s a Luxe review of some of the novelties to watch out for

A visit to the 160-year-old Minerva watch factory in Switzerland is a revelation for the watch enthusiast about the many complex components that ultimately makes for a fine timepiece

Dyson’s new soundless hairdryer has raked up a lot of noise, but is it worth the price tag?

Flavour Bastard in London is here to shake up prudes and open up flavour pairings hitherto unseen with Indian food

Her cocktails are known worldwide for their unusual pairings and flavour profiles

Notes from Baselworld 2018, keeping an eye out for top innovations in watchmaking

Every year just before Easter, Basel hosts the world’s biggest and most important watch show where some of the most prominent watchmakers arrive to boast of their latest creations. As this year’s Baselworld went off successfully, we bring you the top five men’s timepieces from the Messe Basel exhibition centre

Luxe launches for the month of April

Australia’s new five-storey Rubik’s cube-inspired structure is a visual and sensory experience, complete with gnomes, tinsel curtains and a mist room.

The new Mercedes-Benz S-Class is India’s first BS VI compliant vehicle aiming at the responsible luxury segment

Tblisi won’t disappoint the architectural buff, with its massive art deco buildings, and ornate hanging balconies

The perfect long weekend getaway, Abu Dhabi is becoming a popular destination for the art enthusiast

A walk through the University of Leuven in Belgium throws up insights, brews and delicious food

The 2018 Baselworld focusses anew on women’s watches. Watch manufacturers are now no longer emphasising on just bejewelled timepieces but also offering complications. Here is our pick of the top four timepieces that stand out from the rest

The ancient art of making carpets becomes a tool for women empowerment in Jaipur

The new Land Rover Velar looks and acts like the concept car of your dreams

From a Japanese garden to British high tea and the best sea food, Sri Lankan fine-dining has gone through a quiet revolution

Luxe launches for the month of May

A new power-packed version of the Audi R5 changes a good thing for the better

All things luxury in keeping with the FIFA fever

Switzerland’s top watch trade fair, Baselworld, played host to about 1,500 exhibiting brands until 2016. That number dwindled to less than 700 this year. However, brands like Rolex, Swatch and LVMH watch groups continue to participate and present extravagant creations such as these